Wedding Makeup Ride or Die - Part One

Hi ladies, gents and brides out there! The holidays are coming and what a great way to stock up your makeup kit or get some ideas for your wedding makeup! As a bridal makeup artist, I will talk about my ride or die concealers and foundations and why they are so amazing. If you are looking to put some more gifts on your Christmas list or if you are in need of a present for your significant other, then this is the place for you! As always, Top Wedding Makeup Looks offers gift certificates for your significant other to get pampered with a luxurious makeup application! These products are not my favorite of the month or week, these products stood the test of time and have made it to my makeup hall of fame. Let’s get right into it!

Let’s start with concealer. I have to admit I couldn’t quite pick a favorite of these two so I will give you two options. Either one will be a solid choice for your wedding makeup or your usual work day. This first one is the Naked Skin weightless complete coverage concealer ($28).

The reason I love this concealer is right in the name! Its weightless and gives a complete coverage to that darkness under your eyes. This product is all of that and still not drying, which is so important to a bridal makeup artist. My all-time favorite concealer before this was the Mac Pro Longwear concealer, but I found that it was very drying and as I got older that became more apparent. For my older brides, I would not recommend Mac Pro Longwear concealer for your wedding makeup, however, this one is the way to go!

The next concealer is the Shape Tape Contour concealer by Tarte ($24). The reason I love this product so much is because it has all of the benefits as the Urban Decay concealer and its super hydrating. For those brides who are really dry, this is a great option for your wedding makeup. I tend to reach for this one a little bit more now-a-days, but the Naked Skin still holds a special place in my heart.

Let’s move onto foundations! Foundations are so hard to recommend because everyone has a different skin type. The two I chose here are my favorite for my skin. I have a normal skin type, but do get an oily T-zone. I have to stay away from really dewey foundations, otherwise my T-zone looks like slick by the end of the day. The foundations that I have chosen have staying power and coverage, two important benefits for your wedding makeup. I realize that not everyone wants to spend $40-$70 on a foundation so I chose one drugstore and one high-end, that I think is worth the money.

The first foundation I chose is L’Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation ($12.99) from the drugstore. I find myself reaching for this foundation more than any others and have heard that a lot from other bridal makeup artists. It gives you a beautiful healthy glow. It’s the perfect amount of coverage and the perfect amount of dewiness. I constantly get compliments when I am wearing this foundation. If you are someone with really oily skin, I would opt for the L’Oreal True match (without the lumi). It is more of a natural finish.

The last item on my list today is the Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation ($39.50). This is the foundation that I used for my wedding makeup. I absolutely love it. It’s a natural finish and STAYS IN PLACE. Its stays looking fresh throughout any and all activities that you may have. My foundation didn’t move throughout my entire wedding day and looked just as beautiful in the morning as it did at the after party! As a bridal makeup artist, I have used this a ton on my brides for an airbrushed look!

So there you have it ladies and gents! I will be following up with more recommendations for eyeshadows, blushes, mascaras, etc. I hoped you enjoyed this blog! As always, contact us for our comprehensive bridal makeup trial today!!